Moving to Vanuatu from Argentina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Vanuatu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Argentina to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Vila averages 83°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Vanuatu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
VU
12.5

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
VU
1.6

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
VU
0.9t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
VU
1.1

Argentina performs better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
VU
$3,000

Argentina generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
VU
14.3

Argentina performs better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Port Vila
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 86°/74°F (30°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 84°/71°F (29°/22°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Port Vila
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.
Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Vanuatu passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Vanuatu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vanuatu has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Vanuatu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Vanuatu compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Port Vila is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Port Vila receives around 87.5 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR VU
Population 46,245,668 308,043
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911